Empowered
Join us for a unique and uplifting caregiver conference. All are welcome!
Recharge. Relax. Empower yourself with practical advice from dementia care experts.
Empowered: A Caregiver’s Conference
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Temple Israel
1376 E Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
Each registration includes breakfast, lunch,
goodies, a chance to win a door prize, and
5 one-hour educational sessions.
Family Caregivers – FREE
(family members caring for a loved one with dementia)
Professionals – $50
(professionals working with those with dementia and their caregivers, social workers, paid caregivers, etc., earn up to 5 social work CEUs)
Vendor Tables & Sponsorships – contact Program Director Sheri Wammack for more information at [email protected]
Our Generous Sponsors
H.W. Durham Foundation
Milton Community Enhancement Grants Program
Special thanks to Shelby County Commissioner Shante K. Avant and Commissioner David Bradford
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
Owl Be There
Belmont Village Senior Living
Christian Companions Senior Care
Elect Home Care
Driving Independence
StoryPoint Germantown
Westhill Collierville
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Ashley Stevens
Dementia Guru
Presenter
Dr. Ken Henderson
Neurology Clinic
About our Keynote Speaker
Ashley Stevens – Dementia Guru, MSW, LCSW, CDP
Ashley Stevens, MSW, LCSW, is a gerontologist, licensed clinical social worker, dementia educator, and founder of The Dementia Guru. For more than 16 years, she has supported caregivers and families navigating dementia, aging, and the realities of care.
Ashley’s journey into this work began when Alzheimer’s disease touched her own family, shaping both her personal and professional path. Today, she combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and practical strategies to help caregivers better understand dementia, navigate family dynamics, and feel less alone in the caregiving journey.
Through speaking, training, consulting, and digital education, Ashley has reached thousands of caregivers and professionals across the country. She is known for translating complex dementia concepts into relatable, everyday understanding and creating spaces where caregivers feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedementiaguru
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDementiaGuru/
Website: https://www.dementiaguru.com
Schedule & Topics
8:30 a.m. Check-In, Breakfast, and Visit Vendors
9:00 a.m. Introductions and Announcements
9:15 a.m. “When it Finally Makes Sense: Understanding Dementia Differently” – Ashley Stevens, Dementia Guru, MSW, LCSW, CDP
10:15 a.m. Break
10:35 a.m. “Senior Care Options Panel” – industry professionals Johnny Allen, Ben Bukowiec, Stephanie Beavers, Julie Trayal and Sheri Wammack
11:40 p.m. Taco Tuesday Lunch, Time to Socialize, and Visit Vendors
12:20 p.m. Door Prizes
12:35 p.m. “Caring Without Losing Yourself” – Ashley Stevens, Dementia Guru
1:35 p.m. “The New Era of Dementia Care: Biomarkers, Disease-Modifying Therapy, and What Families Need to Know” – Dr. Ken Henderson, Neurology Clinic
2:35 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m. “What do I do when…Practical Answer for Real Caregiving Moments” – Ashley Stevens, Dementia Guru
3:50 p.m. Announcements, Thank You and Closing
Sheri Wammack, LBSW
Program Director
[email protected]
901-854-1200
Questions?
Brady Tanner
Development Director
[email protected]
901-854-1200
